Greek Penne and Chicken how you like it!

I tried something new.  I think it paid off.  There were a few things that needed to be tweaked depending on how you make it!  This week has been a little crazy with my school work so the recipes have either been easy and quick or something I have made a lot!  (Tonight I am getting around to making the pretzel chicken.  Just waiting on the timer to go off in about 9 minutes!)  Last night, we made the Greek Penne and Chicken.  I love feta cheese!!!!  So here it is!

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INGREDIENTS:
**Use what you want! We didn't do the tomatoes or the artichoke hearts.  However, I think that those two ingredients are supposed to add some moisture to the entree!  So if you leave it out you might wanna add a little olive oil at the end (not much at all!!! For the whole recipe maybe like 1 1/2 tbs)

• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a large pot with boiling salted water cook penne pasta until al dente. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat melt butter, add onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add chopped chicken and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes.
3. Reduce heat to medium- low. Drain and chop artichoke hearts and add them, chopped tomato, feta cheese, fresh parsley, lemon juice, dried oregano, and drained penne pasta to the large skillet. Cook until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Serve warm.

Hope you enjoy it!!! ps... it makes a ton!